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Walking Tours in Lyon

10 tours · €5–€210 per person · ★ 4.9

Lyon walking tours are the cheapest way into the city, and the 10 here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €5 per person for a shared two hour walk of Vieux Lyon to €210 for a private guided tour of Lyon with your own guide for half a day. In between sit a highlights walk that rides the funicular up to Fourvière, a hunt through the traboules of the old town, a story tour of Old Lyon written for children, an evening walk on the dark side of the city and private walks built around your interests.

A quick way to choose: read what the price covers, because the cheapest walks pay for the guide and nothing else, and the funicular ticket is in the price only where the listing says so. Private walks are listed per person with a minimum party, entrance fees and drinks along the way are paid on the spot, and several walks run in French as well as English, so check the language line. The best reviewed walking tours in Lyon come first below.

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In high demand
5.0 Excellent 946 reviews
3h
#1 of 10

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

Plunge into the exciting stories that Lyon hides. Stories, anecdotes and legends that create unforgettable memories - as do its outstanding museums, d...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1034 reviews
2h
#2 of 10

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Step into the heart of Lyon on a captivating walking tour that weaves together centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary delights. With your engagin...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 858 reviews
2h
#3 of 10

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

Discover Lyon with the City's Most Experienced Guide! Don't leave your trip to chance. Join a seasoned professional with over 10 years of guiding exp...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 160 reviews
2h–3h
#4 of 10

Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour

Were there any lions in Lyon? What kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? And why were they built in the first place? From Roman Empire to Re...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 43 reviews
1h 30m–2h
#5 of 10

Lyon: a unique tour of Lyon's heroines

Discover the extraordinary destinies of remarkable women of Lyon who made history ! From forgotten heroines of the labor movement to courageous resist...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 34 reviews
2h
#6 of 10

Dark Lyon

Lyon, contrary to what one thinks, is not made only of light ... I invite you to come wander in the dark legends of the city in order to meet its spec...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 30 reviews
3h–4h
#7 of 10

Private guided tour of Lyon - 3 to 4 hours

After having been a professional guide for several years in the south of France, I am now an official guide for the city of Lyon. Driven by the same ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 65 reviews
2h 30m
#8 of 10

Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

️ Private Walking Tour of Lyon – Explore UNESCO Heritage & Hidden Passages Discover the historic charm of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage city, on this ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 126 reviews
2h–6h
#9 of 10

Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Lyon through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to...

Free cancellation
4.6 Great 160 reviews
2h
#10 of 10

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Most travelers think they’ve seen Lyon after walking through Vieux Lyon or tasting a bouchon meal. But what if I told you that the true charm of the c...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated September 26, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: September 24, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared 10 walking tours in Lyon by district covered, the Fourvière climb, group size, language and what the price includes.

First walk?
Vieux Lyon Cultural and Historical Walk

For a first walk: Vieux Lyon and traboules, 2h, English only; €5 per person reservation fee, tips extra. 4.93, 1,034 reviews.

★ 4.93 (1034 reviews) · €5 per person · 2h · Ends at the Grand Hôtel-Dieu
Fourvière included?
Highlights and Secrets Walk with Funicular

For Fourvière: Terreaux and Vieux Lyon with the funicular included, 3h at €33 per person; English only. 4.98, 946 reviews.

★ 4.98 (946 reviews) · €33 per person · 3h · Funicular included
Private, traboules?
Big Traboules Private Walking Tour

A private guide through the traboules from Bellecour to Fourvière in 2h–3h at €65 per person, two to book; food yours. 4.94, 160 reviews.

★ 4.94 (160 reviews) · €65 per person · 2h–3h · Two to book
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Vieux Lyon Cultural and Historical Walk First walk, old town €5 per person 4.93★ (1,034) 2h Reservation fee only; tips paid separately
Highlights and Secrets Walk with Funicular Old town plus Fourvière €33 per person 4.98★ (946) 3h English only
Big Traboules Private Walking Tour Private, traboules €65 per person 4.94★ (160) 2h–3h Two to book; food and drinks yours
Terreaux and Croix-Rousse Walk Croix-Rousse and Terreaux €5 per person 4.93★ (858) 2h Reservation fee only; tips extra; English only
Tour of Lyon's Heroines Croix-Rousse, women's history €23 per person 5★ (43) 1h 30m–2h Heavy themes; not aimed at young children
Dark Lyon Legends after dark €38 per person 5★ (34) 2h Two to book; request English before booking
Lyon UNESCO Private Walking Tour Private, Guignol included €135 per person 4.86★ (65) 2h 30m Two to book

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best Walking Tours in Lyon, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

In high demand
5.0 Excellent 946 reviews
3h

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

Plunge into the exciting stories that Lyon hides. Stories, anecdotes and legends that create unforgettable memories - as do its outstanding museums, d...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 160 reviews
2h–3h

Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour

Were there any lions in Lyon? What kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? And why were they built in the first place? From Roman Empire to Re...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1034 reviews
2h

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Step into the heart of Lyon on a captivating walking tour that weaves together centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary delights. With your engagin...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 858 reviews
2h

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

Discover Lyon with the City's Most Experienced Guide! Don't leave your trip to chance. Join a seasoned professional with over 10 years of guiding exp...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 126 reviews
2h–6h

Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Lyon through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to...

Free cancellation
4.6 Great 160 reviews
2h

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Most travelers think they’ve seen Lyon after walking through Vieux Lyon or tasting a bouchon meal. But what if I told you that the true charm of the c...

Free cancellation
4.92
★★★★★
out of 5
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